In this course, expert developer Walt Ritscher steps you through the details of how to create dramatic Windows user experiences using WPF and XAML. Learn the fundamentals of the framework while you follow along with Walt, building a sample app that showcases all of its most interesting features. Learn to lay out the user interface, add images and custom user controls, work with data binding and data templates, and style content. Plus, get a look at the attention-grabbing 3D and UI effects you can add with Windows Presentation Foundation.

Topics include:
* Why choose Windows Presentation Foundation?
* Exploring the project types
* Creating a WPF project in Visual Studio
* Exploring assemblies and parts
* Using the XAML editor
* Creating the UI, including tabs, details, and controls
* Using data binding
* Adding styles
* Writing interaction code
* Using control templates, 3D parts, and effects

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